{{tnr}}'''Dean Knudson''' (b. April 29, 1961) is a [[Republican]] member of the [[Wisconsin State Assembly]], representing District 30. He was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

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}}{{tnr}}'''Dean Knudson''' (b. April 29, 1961) is a [[:Category:Republican candidate, Wisconsin State Assembly, 2010|Republican candidate ]] for [[Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010#District 30|District 30]] of the [[Wisconsin State Assembly]]. The primary election was on [[Primary election dates in 2010|September 14, 2010]] and the general election was on [[State legislative elections, 2010|November 2, 2010]].

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On August 29, 2013, Knudson announced that he was running for the [[State Assembly Majority Leader]] position that was vacated by [[Scott Suder]] ([[Republican|R]]). He was defeated by [[Bill Kramer]] (R) in an election held on September 4, 2013.<ref>[http://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_23975835/hudson-lawmaker-run-majority-leader-wisconsin-assembly ''The Pioneer Press'', "Hudson lawmaker to run for majority leader of Wisconsin Assembly," August 29, 2013]</ref><ref>[http://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_24015498/wisconsin-assembly-elects-kramer-majority-leader ''Associated Press'', "Wisconsin Assembly elects Kramer as majority leader," September 4, 2013. Retrieved September 17, 2013.]</ref>

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Knudson previously Chairman of the Republican Party of St. Croix County Wisconsin.

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==Biography==

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Knudson earned his DVM in veterinary medicine from Iowa State University, is the founder and owner of Hillcrest Animal Hospital, and has owned Veterinary Service Corporation since 2003. Knudson was mayor of Hudson, WI from 2008-2010, after serving on the Hudson City council from 1996 to 2002, and was previously Chairman of the Republican Party of St. Croix County Wisconsin.<ref>[http://deanknudson.com/?page_id=2 Knudson campaign website]</ref><ref>[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=127015 ''Project Vote Smart'', "Assembly member Dean Knudson biography," May 26, 2011]</ref>

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Knudson was mayor of Hudson, WI from 2008-2010, after serving on the Hudson City council from 1996 to 2002. He is a Veterinarian and owner of Veterinary Service Corporation since 2003. He was founder and owner of Hillcrest Animal Hospital. Knudson is also the President of St. Croix Valley Professionals since 1995. <ref>[http://deanknudson.com/?page_id=2 Knudson campaign website]</ref>

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==Committee assignments==

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===2013-2014===

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At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Knudson served on the following committees:

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{{Committee Assignments

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|Chamber =State Assembly

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|Committee1 =Colleges and Universities

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|Committee2 =Finance

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|Joint3 = Yes

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===2011-2012===

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During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Knudson served on these committees:

*Jobs and the Economy - Spending needs to be under control, and policies need to be enacted that will "encourage job growth in the private sector."

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*Tax Relief - Business taxes need to be cut, and reforms to "unleash the innovative, creative power of our free enterprise system."

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*Improving Education - "Needs to couple student achievement to the evaluations and rewards given to teachers."

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==Elections==

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===2012===

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:: ''See also: [[Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012]]''

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Knudson won re-election in the [[State legislative elections, 2012|2012 election]] for [[Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012|Wisconsin State Assembly]] District 30. Knudson ran unopposed in the [[Republican]] primary on August 14 and defeated [[Diane Odeen]] (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.<ref>[http://gab.wi.gov/sites/default/files/page/candidates_on_ballot_08_14_12_partisan_primary_pdf_18477.PDF ''Wisconsin Government Accountability Board'', "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," retrieved June 12, 2012]</ref>

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{{Election box 2012

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|Chamber = Wisconsin State Assembly, District 30, General Election

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|party1 = Republican

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|party2 = Democratic

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|winner1 =Dean Knudson

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|Inc1 =Y

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|candidate2 = Diane Odeen

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|candidate3 =''Scattering''

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|votes1 = 17261

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|votes2 = 13657

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|votes3 =20

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==Elections==

===2010===

===2010===

:: ''See also: [[Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010]]''

:: ''See also: [[Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010]]''

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Knudson was unopposed in the primary election. He is opposed by Democratic [[Matt Borup]] in the November 2 general election.

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Knudson defeated Democrat [[Matt Borup]] in the November 2 general election. He was unopposed in the primary election.

Biography

Knudson earned his DVM in veterinary medicine from Iowa State University, is the founder and owner of Hillcrest Animal Hospital, and has owned Veterinary Service Corporation since 2003. Knudson was mayor of Hudson, WI from 2008-2010, after serving on the Hudson City council from 1996 to 2002, and was previously Chairman of the Republican Party of St. Croix County Wisconsin.[3][4]

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Knudson served on the following committees:

2010

Knudson defeated Democrat Matt Borup in the November 2 general election. He was unopposed in the primary election.
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Wisconsin State Assembly, District 30 General Election (2010)

Candidates

Votes

Dean Knudson (R)

14,124

Matt Borup (D)

8,629

Wisconsin State Assembly, District 30 Republican Primary (2010)

Candidates

Votes

Percent

Dean Knudson (R)

2,947

99.66%

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Knudson is available dating back to 2010. Based on available campaign finance records, Knudson raised a total of $117,766 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 6, 2013.[8]